R&R: Chelsea star Oscar is aiming to stay fresh ahead of the final period of the season [GETTY]

The Brazil international has been a star performer for the Blues this season and played his part in the 6-0 victory over Arsenal last Saturday, netting the fourth goal just before half-time.

Oscar, 22, has already racked up 41 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea and is likely to be counted upon by manager Jose Mourinho for the final period of the season which includes a Champions League quarter-final against PSG.

With Chelsea currently sitting top of the Premier League ahead of the final seven domestic matches, Oscar, who made 64 appearances for the Blues last season, is hoping to stay fresh and at the peak of his condition.

"It's not just this season, I've played so many games in the last few seasons, plus with the national team we are always playing as well," he said.

BACK OF THE NET: Oscar netted his 11th goal of the season against Arsenal [GETTY]

“It's difficult but I enjoy it and I'm fine. We now have the last seven games in the Premier League, as well as the game in the Champions League, so I need to sleep well, have a massage and then I will play well”

Oscar

"It's difficult but I enjoy it and I'm fine. We now have the last seven games in the Premier League, as well as the game in the Champions League, so I need to sleep well, have a massage and then I will play well."

The goal against the Gunners at the weekend, made it 11 strikes for the season for Oscar - bringing him one behind last season's tally.

And the Chelsea playmaker was delighted to return to winning ways following defeat at Aston Villa the previous week.

"It's eleven goals for the season and two goals in the game against Arsenal so I'm very happy," Oscar told Chelsea TV.

"For the first goal Nando gave me a beautiful pass and I scored. The second goal, I got the ball and shot, so it was a good goal.

"Everyone played well against Aston Villa but we didn't shoot, and if you don't shoot you don't score."